At a glance
Disney is hiring a Sr Software Engineer in Glendale, CA; Orlando, FL. It is a full-time role in Software & IT, asking for at least 5 years of experience, first listed on November 1. The advertised pay is $144,100–$193,200 a year. The description mentions Machine learning, SQL, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Generative AI and Java. Disney has 112 other openings in the US, 43 of them in Glendale, CA. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 21 Software & IT openings in Glendale, CA today; the typical one asks for 5 years and advertises about $169,000 a year at the midpoint.
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About this role
Job Posting Title:
Sr Software EngineerReq ID:
10149383Job Description:
At Disney “We Power the Magic!” That’s our motto at Disney Experiences (DX) Technology & Digital. Our team creates world-class immersive digital experiences for Disney’s Consumer Products Business.
This role sits within the Technology & Digital organization for Disney Experiences and collaborates closely with cross-functional teams across the company. The Senior Software Engineer will report to the Sr Manager, Technology.
Please note that this role is not open to sponsorship of any kind at this time. (i.e.: OPT, H1B, TN).
About the Role & Team
We are seeking a talented Sr Software Engineer to drive and develop scalable and performing data and application integration through APIs and/or Data across Licensing Financial Systems and Artificial Intelligence Systems. This role will be instrumental in shaping the architecture, integration, and delivery of next-generation platforms that power financial licensing workflows and predictive analytics.
What You’ll Do
Lead the design, development, and deployment of data and application integration solution built using Mulesoft for licensing financial systems and AI-powered applications.
Own the full software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation.
Collaborate with product, business, and data science teams to define system requirements and deliver intelligent automation and integration.
Apply machine learning and AI techniques to optimize licensing workflows
Mentor junior or contracted engineers and foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and technical excellence.
Stay current with emerging technologies in integration, AI, financial systems, and cloud-native development to inform strategic decisions.
Qualifications:
A minimum of 5 years of software engineering experience, including development of data and application integration for complex and large-scale systems
Hands-on experience with API Gateways/API management (Google Apigee)
Excellent database skills in SQL and stored procedures and in optimizing large, complex SQL statements
Hands-on expertise in AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) and data pipelines.
Hands-on building and deploying LLM-based applications, including prompt engineering and fine-tuning
Experience with RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation), vector databases, and embeddings
Excellent programming skills in languages Java and Python.
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes).
Agile development experience and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with licensing systems in media, entertainment, or digital content industries.
A minimum of 3 years of experience with integration software Mulesoft
Background in data engineering or applied AI in enterprise environments.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Master’s degree or certifications in AI, Data Science, or Financial Technology is a plus.
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The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $144,100.00 to $193,200.00 per year and in Orlando, FL is $137,200.00 to $184,000.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.Job Posting Segment:
DX TechnologyJob Posting Primary Business:
Tech Delivery, Platforms, & Core SystemsPrimary Job Posting Category:
Software EngineerEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Glendale, CA, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-06-10USA Jobs 24 copied this listing from Disney's official careers site on November 1, 2026 and checked it again November 2, 5:17 AM ET. Disney will never ask you to pay to apply or to buy equipment with a check they send you. If anyone does, it is a scam.
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